Reef off the New Jersey coast
Very good slough 9 nautical miles E (90 degrees T) of Gardden State North Reef. Work the reef edges where predators ambush baitfish.
The bottom characteristics are hard material.
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| Species | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer Flounder (Fluke) | Off | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Peak | Good | Off | Off | Off |
| Black Sea Bass | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Off |
| Tautog (Blackfish) | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Off | Off | Off | Off | Peak | Peak | Good |
| Weakfish | Off | Off | Off | Good | Peak | Peak | Good | Good | Off | Off | Off | Off |
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Check AvailabilityWest Hole is known for Sea Bass, Tautog, Fluke (Summer Flounder), Weakfish.
West Hole is located 9 nm E (90 degrees T) of Gardden State North Reef. The nearest departure point is Barnegat Inlet.
Reef structures provide habitat for a variety of species. Artificial reefs are regularly stocked and monitored by NJ Fish & Wildlife.
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